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Organised crime crackdown set to be boosted by more police powers
The Victorian Government has introduced the Major Crime and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 to strengthen Victoria’s asset confiscation laws, giving authorities more power…
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New members appointed to Victorian Disability Advisory Council
The Victorian Disability Advisory Council’s new members for the next term have been announced, with a number of new names coming in to help make…
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Keeping people connected by trading skills
The trading of time and skills has often been a format that has played out for what can be assumed centuries but it’s something that…
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Pop-up vaccination clinics in Yarra Ranges
EACH will be running several COVID-19 pop-up vaccination clinics at various libraries around the Yarra Ranges in August. The clinics will operate from: Mooroolbark Library,…
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Amendment bringing in tougher penalties for protesters in timber zones passes
An amendment introduced by the State Government to the Sustainable Forests Timber Bill has passed on Thursday 4 August, aiming to ensure stronger penalties are…
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Graffiti, vandalism increase sparks community concern
Lilydale has been experiencing a spate of vandalism recently, with a group of bored and antisocial youth noted as the main offenders. While incidents of…
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Weed management partnership leads to national award nomination
Northern Yarra Landcare Network (NYLN) has been recognised as the Victorian finalist for the Australian Government Partnerships for Landcare Award that will be presented later…
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Major banks pull pin on local suburbs, branches to close
Lilydale and Croydon will see two major banks close their branches in these locations as part of an Australia-wide shutdown of stores. Westpac’s Lilydale branch…
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Cash rate increase leads to a tightening of purse strings
On Tuesday 2 August the Reserve Bank of Australia announced another increase in the cash rate target of 50 basis points to 1.85 per cent.…
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Historic hotel included in Yarra Ranges Council planning scheme amendment
The White Dog Hotel has been included as part of Yarra Ranges Council’s planning scheme amendment aiming to receive more protections for heritage buildings in…
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Pints could cost as much as $15 under beer tax increase
The beer excise tax increased from Monday 1 August hitting pubs and patrons with another cost. The announcement was made by the Australian Taxation Office…
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Venues across Yarra Ranges to host innovative arts, mental health festival
Opening the conversation about mental health can be done in many ways but what better way than thought provoking, inclusive and immersive art. This is…